There are 7 ways to get from Chicago to Manitowoc by train, bus, car, plane, taxi or night bus
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Recommended option
Train, bus • 4h 2m
Cheapest option
Bus via Milwaukee Airport (MKE) • 5h 3m
5 alternative options
Bus • 4h 33m
Drive • 2h 56m
Fly to Appleton, taxi • 3h 49m
Fly to Green Bay, night bus • 4h 36m
Fly to Milwaukee, bus • 5h 38m
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Wearing a face mask on public transport in Manitowoc is recommended.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Chicago to Manitowoc is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The quickest way to get from Chicago to Manitowoc is to drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 2h 56m.
The distance between Chicago and Manitowoc is 154 miles. The road distance is 171.9 miles.
The best way to get from Chicago to Manitowoc without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 2m and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 4h 2m to get from Chicago to Manitowoc, including transfers.
The quickest flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Appleton Airport is the direct flight which takes 55 min.
Yes, the driving distance between Chicago to Manitowoc is 172 miles. It takes approximately 2h 56m to drive from Chicago to Manitowoc.
American Airlines and United Airlines offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Appleton Airport.
There are 16+ hotels available in Manitowoc. Prices start at $100 USD per night.
The best way to get from Chicago to Chicago O'Hare Airport is to subway which takes 42 min and costs $1 - $5.
- Distance: 153.8 miles
- Duration: 4h 2m
What companies run services between Chicago, IL, USA and Manitowoc, WI, USA?
You can take a bus from Chicago to Manitowoc via Milwaukee and Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop in around 4h 33m.
- Website
- united.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $410
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $800
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 53 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $450
- Website
- aa.com
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Appleton
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220 - $600
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Green Bay
- Ave. Duration
- 59 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $900
Flights from Chicago O'Hare to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $200 - $460
Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Train from Chicago Union Station to Milwaukee
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $27 - $40
- Website
- Amtrak
- Coach Seat
- $27 - $40
- Premium
- $180 - $260
- Flexi Coach Seat
- $40 - $60
- Business Seat
- $35 - $55
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Amtrak is a rail service that connects the US and three Canadian provinces. Covering 21,000 route miles (34,000km) Amtrak operates more than 300 trains daily. These medium and long distance intercity services operate at speeds of up to 240km/h, to more than 500 destinations. Founded in 1971, it is based in Washington, D.C. and offers four classes of travel: First Class, Sleeper, Business and Coach. Ticket fares are divided into five subclasses: Saver, Value, Flexible, Business and Premium. Amtrak trains are known for their wide seats, plug-in power, big windows and storage capabilities.
Rome2rio's guide to Amtrak
Contact Details
- Phone
- +1 800-872-7245
- Website
- amtrak.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Manitowoc Amtrak Bus Stop
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Amtrak
- Phone
- +1-858-800-8898
- info@jeffersonlines.com
- Website
- jeffersonlines.com
Bus from Milwaukee to Manitowoc, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $19 - $30
- Book at
- jeffersonlines.com
- Phone
- +1 800-236-1240
- Website
- golamers.com
Bus from Milwaukee, WI to Manitowoc, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $18 - $25
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Adult
- $18 - $25
Bus from Milwaukee to Manitowoc, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $20 - $27
- Schedules at
- golamers.com
- Adult
- $20 - $27
- Phone
- 877-462-6342
- inquiries@megabus.com
- Website
- us.megabus.com
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20 - $28
- Book at
- megabus.com
- Phone
- (855) 626-8585
- Website
- flixbus.com
Bus from Chicago to Milwaukee Mitchell Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $9 - $50
- Schedules at
- flixbus.com
- Adult Standard Purchase
- $15 - $50
- Adult Advance Purchase
- $9 - $13
- Phone
- +1 800-292-3831
- Website
- indiantrails.com
Night bus from Green Bay, WI to Manitowoc, WI
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $4 - $12
- Website
- Indian Trails
- Children 2-16
- $4 - $7
- College students
- $7 - $11
- Senior Citizens 62+
- $8 - $11
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- Estimated price
- $110 - $140
Fox Valley Cab
- Phone
- +1 920-734-4545
- Website
- facebook.com
Appleton Yellow Taxi
- Phone
- +1 920-733-4444
- Website
- appletonyellowtaxi.com
Able Taxi and Tours
- Phone
- +1 920-265-7760
- Website
- abletaxiandtours.com
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